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May 11, 2012
#ShitRappersSay on stage in Denver
The next few days kick off what will no doubt be a summer of hip-hop shows to remember in the Mile High City: Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and Talib Kweli (as Black Star) will be swooping through the town this weekend, as will Drake on his Club Paradise Tour, featuring J.Cole, Waka Flocka, 2Chainz, ... More >>
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March 21, 2012
Fresh local hip-hop from BLKHRTS, Subculture Icons, Mr. Midas with SP Double and more
We've got a slew of new hip-hop to share with you this week: BLKHRTS collaborate with Rockie and Innerstate Ike on FOE's joint, "My Team Winning," Six O'Clock and friends, meanwhile, represent the underground with their Mobb Deep/Alchemist-esque joint as Subculture Icons, Fort Collins MC Moss gets h ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
The Wu-Tang Clan forever changed the game
Heavily inspired by mob movies and king-fu cinema, Wu-tang Clan began in Staten Island, the brainchild of the brilliantly sharp RZA, who brought his brothers and their talents together to form a hip-hop conglomerate whose rhymes are as much based on the science of everything in life as they are abou ... More >>
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February 7, 2012
Sounds of Blackness: J Dilla
Happy birthday, J Dilla!Ah, J Dilla. His influence and production style brought forth beatmakers carrying their backpacks filled with treasures from the basement into the mainstream. Even more so after his death. A cult-like following surrounds his legacy. Born James Dewitt Yancey in February ... More >>
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October 5, 2011
Review: Yelawolf at the Bluebird, 10/4/11
YELAWOLF at BLUEBIRD THEATER | 10/4/11Yelawolf put his country grammar on full blast last night at the Bluebird on the first stop of his two day tour through Colorado (Yelawolf's due tonight at the Fox Theatre in Boulder). The Alabama MC stalked onto the stage amid deep-blue lighting and tons of smo ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers
Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: Besides the back-to-back Mumford & Sons dates we told you about yesterday, we have word on the Cars and Taylor Swift shows, as well as Hudson Gardens and Mishawaka's summer lineups. Meanwhile on local radio, Veronica, ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
SIA Tradeshow and Denver BigAir: Things to do in Denver if you're not a pro or a badgeholder
Britt Chester By now you've seen the monstrosity that's been constructed at Civic Center Park. Turns out it wasn't a mini-skyscraper skyscraper after all. It's a ramp, as you can see here in the photo taken just a bit ago from the top of structure by our always intrepid scribe and resident d ... More >>
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January 15, 2010
Top Five reuses of Teddy Pendergrass Songs
It was sad news when we found out Teddy Pendergrass had died on Wednesday of colon cancer. As others began collecting the best of his songs into comprehensive and downright exhaustive lists, we started thinking about who had used his sultry baritone or music for other ends. His songs have bee ... More >>
Music
December 31, 2009
Backbeat writers weigh in on the year's best national releases
It was sad news when we found out Teddy Pendergrass had died on Wednesday of colon cancer. As others began collecting the best of his songs into comprehensive and downright exhaustive lists, we started thinking about who had used his sultry baritone or music for other ends. His songs have bee ... More >>
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December 1, 2009
Freeloader: "I Don't Know" by Brikabrak and Naeem Oba
Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba, and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download. Built upon a beat laid down by King Karnov, the track, "I Don't Know," centers on Naeem Oba's rhymes, which he recorded at CCM studios on Colfax, and Brikabrak's de ... More >>
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November 7, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: ManeLine, Hip-Hop Stars React to Obama win, Shakir Stewart Suicide, Mos Def
Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba, and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download. Built upon a beat laid down by King Karnov, the track, "I Don't Know," centers on Naeem Oba's rhymes, which he recorded at CCM studios on Colfax, and Brikabrak's de ... More >>
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August 25, 2008
Live Review: Rock the Bells Tour
Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba, and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download. Built upon a beat laid down by King Karnov, the track, "I Don't Know," centers on Naeem Oba's rhymes, which he recorded at CCM studios on Colfax, and Brikabrak's de ... More >>
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June 10, 2008
Q&A With The RZA
Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba, and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download. Built upon a beat laid down by King Karnov, the track, "I Don't Know," centers on Naeem Oba's rhymes, which he recorded at CCM studios on Colfax, and Brikabrak's de ... More >>
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April 25, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: F.O.E., Rock the Bells Tour, Nas, EPMD
Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba, and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download. Built upon a beat laid down by King Karnov, the track, "I Don't Know," centers on Naeem Oba's rhymes, which he recorded at CCM studios on Colfax, and Brikabrak's de ... More >>
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April 18, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: 25 Colorado Rappers Spit on One Song
Earlier today, we posted a Q&A with Brikabrak and Naeem Oba, and now we present you with a free track from the pair to download. Built upon a beat laid down by King Karnov, the track, "I Don't Know," centers on Naeem Oba's rhymes, which he recorded at CCM studios on Colfax, and Brikabrak's de ... More >>
Music
December 27, 2007
Critics' Picks for 2007
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite releases of the past year.
Music
August 3, 2006
Déjà Wu
What's up with the Wu-Tang Clan paying homage to Stapleton and Park Hill?
Music
July 24, 2003
The Beatdown
Four elements make one movement.
Music
July 27, 2000
Backwash
Mike V puts on his Gameface.
Music
December 30, 1999
Judgment Day
Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.
Music
October 28, 1999
With a Slickness
Rapper Slick Rick is back with a new album and a new tale to tell.
Music
November 19, 1998
Two for the Future
To hip-hop's OutKast and Black Eyed Peas, the glass is half full.
Music
April 2, 1998
Playlist
To hip-hop's OutKast and Black Eyed Peas, the glass is half full.
Music
July 31, 1997
Playlist
To hip-hop's OutKast and Black Eyed Peas, the glass is half full.
Music
December 26, 1996
The Prize Patrol
The biggest musical winners from 1996.
Music
December 19, 1996
To Buy or Not to Buy
Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.
Music
May 9, 1996
Feedback
Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

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